This week’s features
Santa Ynez Halloween Street Party - Oct. 31
6 to 9 p.m. •
Sagunto Street
Food • game
booths • bounce house • music by “Territorial Law”
Costume judging begins at 7 p.m. in the
courtyard next to Brent and Jeff’s
Prize
categories range from newborns to adults as well as pets.
The event is
sponsored by local businesses and the Santa Ynez
Valley Elks Lodge.
For
information and sign-up, contact Chris or Sarah, 688-8289, or Vaughnie, 693-9660.
St. Mark’s in
the Valley 32nd Annual Book Sale
Thursday,
November 1 (Premium Night)
5pm - 8pm •
$10 admission/ person or $20/family
Friday,
November 2
10am - 7pm •
No admission charge
Saturday,
November 3
9am - 2pm •
No admission charge
2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos •
688-4454
ENTERTAINMENT OVER THE HILL
Jazz Legend, Herbie Hancock & his Quartet
With guest
vocals, Sonya Kitchell
Sunday,
November 11 • 7 p.m.
UCSB Campbell
Hall
$50 general
admissions • $20
UCSB students
893-3535 or
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
VALLEY EVENTS
Saturday,
October 27
Arts Outreach
- Real Men Cook, Flag Is UpFarm, 209 E. Hwy 246,
Buellton. Live music by Debby White & Pureheart,
20+ vintners. $55/person in advance; $60/person, Information: 688-9533
Tuesday,
October 30
Skull Valley
Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest.
6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm, Adults $5, 13 & under $3
Wednesday,
October 31
Got spooks?
Tricks and treats will headline the annual Santa Ynez
Halloween street party Oct. 31.
Adults and
children are invited to attend in costume from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sagunto Street
between Edison and Faraday. Food stands featuring good eats from tri-tip and
pork sandwiches to tamales to tickle the appetite and game booths to tempt
coordination skills will be featured. Children also can enjoy bounce houses,
and everyone can listen to music by the “Territorial Law” band.
Costume judging begins at 7 p.m. in the
courtyard next to Brent and Jeff’s Flooring. Prize
categories range from newborns to adults as well as pets.
The event is
sponsored by local businesses and the Santa Ynez
Valley Elks Lodge. Organizers are still looking for more game
booth sponsors and volunteers. For information and sign-up, contact Chris or
Sarah, 688-8289, or Vaughnie, 693-9660.
Skull Valley
Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest.
6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm Adults $5, 13 & under $3
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents: To Die For Reds. Local Pinot Noir tasting
accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No
reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano
music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265
Thursday,
November 2
Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition, celebrated in the parish hall of the
Old Mission Santa Inés, 1560 Mission Drive, Santa Ynez, after an All Saints Day mass in Spanish at 7 p.m.
Friday,
November 2
SYV
Arabian Horse Association Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride Weekend. Individual and
family horse camping/trail ride event at Live Oak Camp. Open riders
cover 50-60 miles in a two-day period. One-day Novice Divisions and Junior
Divisions also offered. Includes Saturday BBQ, socials.
Contact Kathy Stegman 805-710-4471 or
kkstegman@cs.com
“Free Friday
Flick”: Wildling Art Museum, 2948 Nojoqui, Suite 4,
Los Olivos, at 7 p.m. “Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit”
profiles the artist famous for painting the American deserts of the southwest. Free refreshments. Underwritten by the
Valley Foundation. Reservations not required but seating is limited to
first come, first served. Information: 688-1082 web site
www.wildlingmuseum.org.
Saturday,
November 3
Alisal Cellars Annual Halloween Costume
Party. Come in
costume and enjoy one more day of Halloween! Costume
contests, live DJ, food and plenty of fun. 8pm to close. 686-4329
Solvang
Prelude Bike Ride. 25k, 50k or 100k bike ride. SCOR sponsored. 562-690-9693
Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show
1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs
through December
Sunday
November 4
Daylight
Saving Time Ends.
Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2am
Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show
1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs
through December
Rotary Club
of Los Olivos presents Tenors Three. Peter Benecke, Adam Haws and John Reese perform selections from
Neapolitan, Classical, traditional Irish religious and
contemporary songs. St. Mark’s Church, Los Olivos,
3pm. $15, 686-5830
Monday,
November 5
Jewelry
for the Holidays. Beaded jewelry class. 7-9pm, Elverhoj
Museum, 686-1211
Tuesday,
November 6
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your
Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine
knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members
$10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This month’s artist: Suzanne Huska. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265
Wednesday,
November 7
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Brett Escalera, Consilience Wine. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres.
5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live
piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265
Academy Award
winning actress Olympia Dukakis performs from her Broadway hit, “Rose,” at UCSB
Campbell Hall at 8 p.m. VIP seating and meet-the-artist reception, $100. General public $45. UCSB students $19.
Tickets & Information 893-3535.
SYVVA
Fall Mixer. Free, Public welcome, 5-7pm, Hadsten
House Inn, Mission Dr., Solvang. Complimentary local
wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. 686-0053
Thursday,
November 8
Solvang
Chamber of Commerce Mixer.
Free, refreshments, 5-7pm. Hosted by House of Honeywood, Mission Dr., Solvang. 688-0701
Mastering
the Art of Pie Crusts.
Class 7-9pm. Elverjoh Museum, 686-1211
Friday,
November 9
Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual
Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and
craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for
times, 686-1211
Saturday,
November 10
Peppertree
Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over
100 prominent artists 3-7:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617
Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez.
For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show &
Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum
Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.
688-7889
Monday,
November 12
Veterans Day
Program: 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, Mission Drive, Solvang, to
honor men and women who serve and served in the military. Rev. Jeffrey
Bridgeman will give the invocation and benediction. Music provided by the Santa
Ynez Valley Chorale and the Valley Wind Ensemble. Refreshments after the ceremony. Open to the public.
Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual
Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and
craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for
times, 686-1211
Peppertree
Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over
100 prominent artists 11am-3:30pm. Peppertree Ranch,
3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez.
For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.
Solvang Rec travels to Laughlin. Nov 11-Nov 14, $199/person double
occupancy, $219 single, Edgewater Hotel & Casino.688-7529
Tuesday,
November 13
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your
Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine
knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members
$10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This week Edna
Valley Appellation Tasting. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265
Wednesday,
November 14
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Ryan Carr, Carr
Winery. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors
d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person.
Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265
Thursday,
November 15
The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of
Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403
Friday,
November 16
Le Beaujolais
Nouveau est arrive at 5 Wine
Bar. Enjoy a glass as a last remembrance of the summer, on the patio at 5. 448 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 686-2967
ONGOING EVENTS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents:
“Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Eagle Cruise.” Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15
adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Info and
reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or visit:
www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times
Fridays
Volare Ristorante
presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072
Saturdays
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger
Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30
a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park
Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids under ten must be
accompanied by an adult. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment,
and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities
meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info:
805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com
Woodworking
Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood
finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805)686-2070
days.
Volare Ristorante
presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072
Global
Gardens Organic Food Tasting.
10am-2pm 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos.
$3/person 693-1600
Mondays
SYV
PEP Meeting sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical
Lutheran Church.
10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888
Wednesdays
Farmer’s
Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen,
2:30-6pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more.
688-0701
Thursdays
Fess Parker’s
Wine Country Inn Sing Along. Accompanied by pianist Bill
Powell, 8:30-10:30pm, Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave.,
Los Olivos, 688-7788